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José César Ferreira Gil

1858 – 1922

Portuguese Army general

Historian
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About José César Ferreira Gil

Lived 1858 – 1922 (aged 63). José César Ferreira Gil was a Portuguese historian.

José César Ferreira Gil (1 November 1858 in Celorico da Beira, Portugal - 15 August 1922 in Lisbon, Portugal) was a Portuguese Army general and a military historian.

During World War I, Ferreira Gil served as the Commander of the Portuguese Forces in Northern Portuguese Mozambique, leading them in combat in the East African Campaign against the German Forces of Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck.

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Important facts

Born
1 November 1858, Celorico da Beira
Birth century
19th century
Died
15 August 1922, Lisbon
Occupation
Historian
Nationality
Portugal, Kingdom of Portugal
Awards
Grand Cross of the Military Order of Christ; Grand Cross of the Military Order of Avis; Grand Officer of the Military Order of Avis; Grand Officer of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword

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Frequently asked questions

Who was José César Ferreira Gil?

Portuguese Army general

When was José César Ferreira Gil born?

José César Ferreira Gil was born on 1 November 1858 in Celorico da Beira.

When did José César Ferreira Gil die?

José César Ferreira Gil died on 15 August 1922 in Lisbon.

What was José César Ferreira Gil's occupation?

José César Ferreira Gil was a historian.

What nationality was José César Ferreira Gil?

José César Ferreira Gil was Portuguese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: José César Ferreira Gil

· Wikidata: Q10309245

· DBpedia: José César Ferreira Gil

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